The Carmel Chamber welcomed Zantman Art Galleries into their new location on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th (next to Wells Fargo Bank). Their best selling artist, Pietro Piccolli, flew into town from Rome to attend the festive affair. As an ambassador for the Carmel Chamber I had great fun taking pictures and chatting with the artist and other art lovers who attended the soiree.

Painting by Pietro Piccoli

Pietro Piccoli’s paintings are alive with color and light. “To Piccoli, the light is the most important element in each of his works”. Come by the Zantman Art Galleries to see them for yourself – if there are any left. Many Piccoli aficionados were purchasing his paintings at the opening.

Carmel Chamber congratulates the Zantman Art Gallery on their new location on San Carlos between Ocean & 7th.

Art enthusiasts arrived at the gallery to admire Piccoli’s new paintings. The high ceilings and natural light of the new location are perfect to display the array of fantastic paintings.

Art lovers arrived at the celebration.

Attendees enjoyed wonderful food, wine, and music which all combined to make a fabulous evening.

Painting by Pietro PiccoliBill and Kimberly Yant

Our gracious hosts, Bill and Kimberly Yant, owners of the Zantman Art Galleries, greeted the guests as they entered the party.

Painting by Pietro Piccoli

Pietro’s painting were of a number of different subjects . . . boats, landscapes, and even a number of flowers. Not sure which was my favorite. I loved them all!

Kimberly Yant, one of the owners of the gallery, chats with Pietro through his lovely interpreter who translated his Italian to English.

Painting by Pietro Piccoli

Another boating scene to be viewed accompanied by the wonderful music being played.

Musician providing delightful music for viewing paintings.Gallery has high ceilings perfect for hanging art.Pietro’s interpreter, Pietro Piccoli, painter, and Monta Potter, President and CEO of Carmel Chamber

Monta Potter, President and CEO of the Carmel Chamber and Lee Larrew, Director of Operations, orchestrated the Ribbon Cutting. Here come those giant scissors, “Yes”, now official!

Cutting the ribbon! Another successful ribbon cutting for the Carmel Chamber.